You can apply for Historic plates, which I understand means you are exempt from road tax and/or ITV, but there may be an annual mileage restriction. It is really a concession to classic vehicles rather than making it possible to keep old junk on the roads polluting everywhere.

I thought it was just getting an appointment and car can be tested anytime?.

If you think about it, what would be the point of that?I would say be careful of people telling you it's fine to break the law because the risks of getting caught and fined are the same as your home country.I gave my son my old car and even though I cover all the costs, the only responsiblity he has is to get the ITV each year.If he does'n't, I take away the keys until he does.

Markwilding,What i meant is if say a car is off the road for a period it can be presented at any time for inspection. Say for example a car off road for 6 months is the new test a year on from the date tested or is it backdated to fill the missing months? My comment earlier was really more of a question than a statement.

Sid,Your right the classic thing is a complete no-brainer but i was not thinking that way but will always consider different options..

It's highly organised and efficient here now (Algarobbo, anyway) and available something like 0700-2030h.I like the idea of night-time testing.Without an appointment, you hang about. With one, in and out quickly.

Turn up before the allotted time and Use the Book in Machine to register you have arrived.Look out for your Registration number to appear above the Pay deskOnce completed wait for your Registration number to be announced or appear on the Order of test board.Proceed to the Line indicatedUnlike UK MOT you will be required to drive the vehicle through the test and operate various switches and pedals as requested by the tester.The last part of the test is over a pit, you will have a crackly two way radio to listen for commands while the vehicle is jiggled about and the underside is inspected.

Drive out and await the result...........

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